Embroidered text is everywhere — from monogrammed towels to custom team jerseys to branded uniforms. SewFlow's Text to Embroidery tool lets you type any text, choose from a range of embroidery fonts, set the size, and download a stitch-ready file — all free and in the browser.
What You Can Create with Text to Embroidery
- •Names and monograms on towels, robes, and pillowcases
- •Team names and numbers on jerseys and caps
- •Slogans and quotes on tote bags and clothing
- •Business names on uniforms and workwear
- •Holiday greetings on festive items
Step-by-Step: Convert Text to an Embroidery File
- 1Open the SewFlow Text to Embroidery tool at sewflow.com/text.
- 2Type your text in the text input field. You can enter names, words, or short phrases.
- 3Choose a font from the font selector. SewFlow includes a variety of fonts from elegant script styles to bold block letters.
- 4Adjust the font size using the size slider. Recommended minimum for legibility is 10–15 mm letter height.
- 5Preview the text design in the on-screen canvas — the display shows an approximation of how it will look stitched.
- 6Select your output format: JEF (Janome/Elna), DST (Tajima/commercial), or PES (Brother/Babylock).
- 7Click 'Download' to get your .jef, .dst, or .pes file.
- 8Transfer to your machine and embroider.
Create your free text embroidery design:
Open Text to Embroidery →Choosing the Right Font for Embroidery
Not every font works well in embroidery. The best embroidery fonts have clear, open letterforms with strokes thick enough to stitch clearly. Avoid very thin script fonts at small sizes — the delicate strokes can merge together when stitched. Block letters and simple scripts tend to give the most consistent results.
Recommended Text Size Guidelines
| Use Case | Min Letter Height | Recommended Size |
|---|---|---|
| Monogram (single letter) | 25 mm | 30–50 mm |
| Name on garment | 10 mm | 15–20 mm |
| Team name / slogan | 12 mm | 15–25 mm |
| Left chest logo text | 8 mm | 12–15 mm |
| Cap embroidery | 6 mm | 8–12 mm |
Script Font Tip
When using script fonts, increase the font size slightly more than you'd expect — cursive letterforms have connecting strokes that can look crowded at smaller sizes.